Phoenix Dining & Nightlife

DINING
& NIGHTLIFE
In downtown Phoenix, the Arizona Center is a popular spot North
of America West Arena and Bank One Ballpark that combines great
eateries with some of the finest specialty shops and nightclubs
around-just the place to celebrate. There are many music clubs featuring
blues, rock, comedy and dance music to enjoy.

Le
Peep Grill of Scottsdale 948-1059, 8390 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale
85258. Le Peep is a unique, trill-service breakfast/lunch specialty
restaurant "Omit only concept is great food and a lot of it."
Open seven days a week.

This
year Avanti celebrates 25 years as a Valley tradition. Classic continental
dining with a strong emphasis on regional Italian. Winner America's
Top Table Award-Gourmet Magazine. Piano lounge and dancing. Other
location in Scottsdale.

Cafe
Patou 951-6868, 7000.E. Shea Blvd. #1 740, Scottsdale 85254.
e-mail:patounaz@aol.com Unique French/Italian bistro with a great
selection of wines, beers and single malt scotches. Live jazz on
weekends. Come as a guest-leave as a friend.

Rustler's
Roost-The Pointe Hilton on South Mountain 431-6474, 7777 S.
Pointe Pkwy., Phoenix 85044. Enjoy Beef & Brew with a View'
from atop South Mountain. Delicious cowpoke fixin's, live country
music and dancing. Banquet facilities for up to 1,200 buckaroos.

Aunt
Chilada's 431-6470, FAX: 431-6534, The Ponte Hilton Resort on
South Mountain, 2021 W. Baseline Rd., Tempe 85281. Nestled in an
orange grove, Aunt Chilada's serves the most authentic Mexican fare
this side of the border in a friendly, fiesta atmosphere. Enjoy
spicy entrees and frozen margaritas on the cantina patio or one
of the casita-style dining rooms.

Buzz-The
Original Funbar 991-FUNN (3866), FAX: 368-2840, 10345 N. Scottsdale
Rd., Scottsdale 85253. Voted "Best Place to Dance '97!"
20,000 sq. ft., three theme bats, a rooftop patio and the best music
from the '70s, '80s and 90s.

Decades/Phoenix
Live! at Arizona Center
252-2502, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix 85004. Dance to three decades
of music. Playing favorites from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Catering
available for conferences, meetings and private parties.

Dream
Palace Cabaret 921-8870, 815 N.
Scottsdale Rd., Tempe 85281. Electrifying adult entertainment in
an open or private setting. Featuring top showgirls from all over
the nation in a desirable location. Please contact David Benz.